Korean Music Words & Phrases

Music is a universal language, but talking about it requires the right vocabulary. From traditional Korean instruments like the gayageum to modern K-pop production terms, these words help you discuss music with Korean friends, understand song lyrics, and appreciate Korea's rich musical traditions.

100 words

노래

Norae

Song

Beginner

멜로디

Mellodi

Melody

Beginner

리듬

Rideom

Rhythm

Beginner

비트

Biteu

Beat

Beginner

템포

Tempo

Tempo

Intermediate

음정

Eumjeong

Pitch

Intermediate

음표

Eumpyo

Note

Intermediate

화음

Hwaam

Chord

Intermediate

음계

Eumgye

Scale

Intermediate

조화

Johwa

Harmony

Intermediate

가사

Gasa

Lyrics

Beginner

Jeol

Verse

Beginner

후렴

Hureom

Chorus

Beginner

브릿지

Beuritji

Bridge

Intermediate

인트로

Intero

Intro

Beginner

아웃로

Autero

Outro

Beginner

Huk

Hook

Intermediate

반복

Banbok

Refrain

Intermediate

미니앨범

Mini-aelbom

EP

Beginner

플레이리스트

Peulleiriseuteu

Playlist

Beginner

라이브 공연

Raibu Gongnyeon

Live Performance

Beginner

팬미팅

Paenmiting

Fan Meeting

Beginner

앙코르

Angkoreul

Encore

Intermediate

무대

Mudae

Stage

Beginner

마이크

Maik

Microphone

Beginner

스피커

Seupikeo

Speaker

Beginner

앰프

Aempu

Amplifier

Intermediate

헤드폰

Hedeupon

Headphones

Beginner

이어폰

Ieopon

Earphones

Beginner

디제이

Dijei

DJ

Beginner

프로듀서

Peurodyuseo

Producer

Intermediate

작곡가

Jakgokga

Composer

Intermediate

작사가

Jaksaga

Songwriter

Intermediate

보컬

Bokeol

Vocalist

Beginner

래퍼

Raepeo

Rapper

Beginner

댄서

Daenseo

Dancer

Beginner

그룹

Geurup

Group

Beginner

솔로

Sollo

Solo

Beginner

데뷔

Debyou

Debut

Beginner

해체

Haechae

Disbandment

Intermediate

응원봉

Eungwonbong

Light Stick

Beginner

굿즈

Gudeu

Merchandise

Beginner

포토카드

Potokadeu

Photocard

Beginner

포스터

Poseuteo

Poster

Beginner

사인앨범

Sain-aelbom

Signed Album

Intermediate

뮤직비디오

Myusik-bidio

Music Video

Beginner

커버댄스

Keobeo-daenseu

Cover Dance

Intermediate

연습실

Yeonseupshil

Practice Room

Beginner

오디션

Odisyeon

Audition

Beginner

에이전시

Eijenssi

Agency

Intermediate

로열티

Royeolti

Royalty

Intermediate

차트

Chateu

Chart

Beginner

빌보드

Bilbodeu

Billboard

Intermediate

멜론 차트

Mellon Chateu

Melon Chart

Intermediate

가온 차트

Gaon Chateu

Gaon Chart

Intermediate

MAMA

MAMA

MAMA

Intermediate

멜론 뮤직 어워드

Mellon Myusik Eowodeu

Melon Music Awards

Intermediate

그래미

Geuraemi

Grammy

Intermediate

음악 방송

Eumak Bangsong

Music Show

Beginner

인기가요

Ingigayo

Inkigayo

Intermediate

뮤직뱅크

Myusik-baengkeu

Music Bank

Intermediate

쇼 챔피언

Syo Chaempieon

Show Champion

Intermediate

인디 음악

Indi Eumak

Indie Music

Intermediate

힙합

Hiphap

Hip Hop

Beginner

알앤비

Alraenbi

R&B

Beginner

발라드

Balladeul

Ballad

Beginner

댄스 음악

Daenseu Eumak

Dance Music

Beginner

Rok

Rock

Beginner

재즈

Jaejeu

Jazz

Beginner

클래식

Keullaesik

Classical

Beginner

전통 음악

Jeongtong Eumak

Traditional Korean Music

Intermediate

국악

Gugak

Gugak

Intermediate

가야금

Gayageum

Gayageum

Intermediate

해금

Haegeum

Haegeum

Intermediate

드럼

Deureum

Drum

Beginner

기타

Gita

Guitar

Beginner

피아노

Piaano

Piano

Beginner

바이올린

Baiollin

Violin

Beginner

플루트

Peulruteu

Flute

Beginner

트럼펫

Teurompeot

Trumpet

Beginner

신스

Sinseuh

Synthesizer

Intermediate

베이스

Beiseu

Bass

Beginner

일렉트릭 기타

Illeokterik Gita

Electric Guitar

Intermediate

어쿠스틱 기타

Eokuseutik Gita

Acoustic Guitar

Beginner

녹음실

Nogeumsil

Recording Studio

Intermediate

믹싱

Miksing

Mixing

Intermediate

마스터링

Maseuteoring

Mastering

Intermediate

음향 엔지니어

Eumhyang Enjinieo

Sound Engineer

Intermediate

음악 차트

Eumak Chateu

Music Chart

Intermediate

데뷔

Debwi

Debut

Beginner

컴백

Keombaek

Comeback

Beginner

아이돌 그룹

Aidol Geurup

Idol Group

Beginner

발라드

Ballladeu

Ballad

Beginner

음악 프로듀서

Eumak Peuroduseeo

Music Producer

Advanced

커버곡

Keobeokok

Cover Song

Beginner

음악 시상식

Eumak Sisangsik

Music Award

Intermediate

믹스테이프

mikseuteipeu

Mixtape

Intermediate

사운드체크

saundeu chekeu

Soundcheck

Intermediate

데뷔 무대

debwi mudae

Debut Stage

Beginner

뮤직비디오 촬영

myujikbideo chwallyeong

Music Video Shoot

Intermediate

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